For 50 years, Mike Aylward has been training dogs and handlers in the following disciplines:

Guard Dog training,

Security Dog training,

Personal / Family Protection training

Tracking,

Explosives detection,

Termite detection,

Drug detection,

Body searches and

Police work.

Mike’s career in dog training began in 1961 when he enlisted in the British Army as a BIII Dog Trainer. His 22 year career in the British Army took him to England, Northern Island, Germany, Borneo, Malaysia, Belgium and Hong Kong training dogs and handlers. In 1983, he retired from the British Army as a Master Dog Trainer.

Following retirement, Mike spent five years as the Inspector Director of Police Dogs HDA for the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary. In this role, Mike was responsible for the selection and training of dogs and handlers for Police, drug, arms and explosives detection.

In 1988, Mike moved to Queensland and opened Aylwards Dog School. Since opening the kennels in Rosewood, Mike has successfully trained dogs for army and explosives, drugs, termites, arson and body searches. He has also successfully exported trained dogs to many parts of the world for guard and security work.

A full overview of Mike’s achievements and qualifications can be viewed below:

Qualifications:

Chief Dog Trainer, British Army

Warrant Officer Class I, British Army

Master Dog Trainer

Director of Police Dogs and Chief Inspector on HDA to Superintendent, Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary

Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training

Service & Employment History

1961: Enlisted in the British Army as a B111 Dog Trainer. Trained dogs and handlers for security, parachute, and Red Cross purposes.

1963-67: Operational service in Malaysia and Borneo with tracking, infantry patrol, arms and explosive dogs. Trained Australian, New Zealand, Malaysian, American and British soldiers and dogs.

1980-83: Warrant Officer I, Chief Dog Trainer & Master Dog Trainer. RAVC Training Centre, Melton Mowbray, England. The kennels had approximately 250 dogs under training, at any one time, for supply to all parts of the world. Dogs and handlers were trained to all classifications mentioned above, plus two new ones:- Sweep and MOD Police dog new Standards of Efficiency

As Chief Dog Trainer, British Army, and Director of Police Dogs for the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary responsible for the selection of dogs for all classifications and the selection and training of personnel for dog handlers and trainers.

High Security VIP Searches have included those for HM The Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, HRH The Prince of Wales, the Pope and for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Since opening his kennels and dog school in Rosewood, Queensland has successfully trained dogs for: arms and explosives, drugs, termites, arson, body search etc. Has also been successful in exporting trained protection dogs. Has also regularly held courses for Protection Dog Handlers.

Michael has served on the Committee of the Security Industry Training for the Business Services Industry Training Council (Queensland). He is a member of the Search and Rescue (Queensland) and has trained search dogs for all kinds of terrain and surroundings, rural, residential, etc. Recently he has become a member of the RSPCA Dog Obedience, Instructing and Handling Product Advisory Committee as their Expert Dog Trainer.

Michael has recently been awarded Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training

Hi Mike and the gang. My husband and i trained 2 dogs with you Guys way back in November 2003,Nevada and Oscar. We are sadened by the sudden loss of Nevada in December last year and are looking for another German Shepard. We are after an adult not a pup as we do not have time to raise one. We now live in Western Austraila and were wondering if by chance you know of anyone that has a dog for sale. Thanks Julie Irvine

Hi Mike, I stumbled upon you site and must say it all brought back many happy memories. I’m living in Baden-Baden, Germany, still keeping fit , and am training Racehorses here. Ha ha! Hope all is well, here wer’re down to -20c at the moment, reminds me of Sennelager on a bad day. Take care,.
Steve.

Training Notes

Protection Training

About Aylwards

Aylwards specialise in Obedience, Protection, Corrective & Handler Training for dogs in the Ipswich / Brisbane region of Queensland Australia. Boarding facilities for cats & dogs also available. For more information see our About Aylwards section on this site

Protection training is advanced training for handlers and dogs that have completed the Aylwards Obedience Course. In protection training sessions, Mike and his team will personally work
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